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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

42nd Annual Wall to Wall Party Ft. The Magic Beans

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Please join us for the 42nd annual Crested Butte Ski Patrol Wall to Wall Fundraiser. We are excited to announce that the 2024 event will be held at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 10! Joined by a very special musical guest THE MAGIC BEANS! Check them out at www.magicbeansmusic.com. Will we be […]

Sonofagunn 2024

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Sonofagunn 2024 presents Clueless, a murder mystery. Thursday-Saturday Feb 22, 23, 24, 30th March 1 & 2nd. Thursday night show is $25 and Friday and Saturday shows are $30. Doors open at 7.

$25 – $30

Gunnison Trails 9th Annual Winter Blast!

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

The temps are cold, the days are short, but we've got singletrack on the mind! Come celebrate the release of winter alongside our incredible trail community at Gunnison Trails' 9th Annual Winter Blast presented by Bluebird Real Estate! We'll be celebrating another winter season of grooming trails at Hartman Rocks and sharing our plans for […]

$35,

Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series

Crested Butte Crested Butte, CO, United States

There is music in the mountains this winter, Nashville's latest, greatest and legends will be in Mt. Crested Butte for Gunnison Tough Enough to Wear Pink's Winter Songwriter Shuffle Series! Get your tickets before you hit the slopes, then ski right on it to the Elevation Hotel for live music supporting cancer programs and initiatives […]

$60

Theater Shorts

Buckel Family Wine 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join Heather and Steve Hughes, Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival Co-Founders and Artistic Directors, for a lively, fun evening of stories and readings of their short, original plays. Come learn about The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival, drink some wine, eat some ramen, and laugh a whole lot, all while supporting this Summer's Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival […]

$25

Trivia Tuesdays at the Museum

Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]

$5 – $20

Best of CBFF 2023 Shorts

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

For fourteen years, Crested Butte Film Festival has been showing the best in contemporary American and international cinema at our annual September festival, and we're excited to bring some of those films to you this spring! The "Best Of CBFF 2023" is a PG-13, 86 minute program of short documentary and live action films. You'll […]

$15

Al Johnson Uphill/Downhill Telemark Race

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

Telemark skiing is NOT dead! This race has it all folks; anarchy, athleticism and tons of prizes. The Al Johnson Race is an uphill/downhill Telemark ski race steeped in local history, celebrating the legacy of the infamous 19th century postman, Al Johnson. Racers skin up 600ft and descend 1,200ft through the famed Extreme Limits terrain […]

$50.00

JACK’S JERRY-OKE ?KARAOKE NIGHT

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

This Spring Break, we're bringing the carefree, fun-loving, economy-stimulating spirit of Jerry's to Karaoke night! ? Karaoke nights are always FREE, but we ask that you consider buying concessions or a drink to support fun events like this at the Majestic.

Free

Wildlife Connections

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.

FREE

KWSB Spring Formal

Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

Join us to celebrate spring in the valley! Each ticket includes dinner, 2 free drinks (for 21+), and for the first 130 people, a free KWSB glass! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 until March 8th! Go to KWSB.org or find us on Instagram @KWSB91.1 for more information!

$20

2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour and presenting partners Rab & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Brought to you by the Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team, invites you to join us for the 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23, 2024 - 7 to 10pm. […]

$25

Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!

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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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